Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says

The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated.

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Voice of America director says Trump's dismantling of agency is "self-inflicted blow"

Voice of America, the government-funded news agency launched during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, stopped broadcasting over the weekend after its employees were put on leave or ...
CBS News - 18h
Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.
ABC News - 3h
Zambrotta discusses Milan’s struggles, sporting director issue, Allegri links and Theo’s form

Gianluca Zambrotta believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic should follow Paolo Maldini’s lead as a director, and insisted a sporting director with winning experience is needed.Zambrotta is someone who ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Avengers Director Says Future Of Entertainment Lies In The Blending Of Gaming And Linear Storytelling

The last decade alone has seen a major shift in how entertainment is produced and consumed, and while the future isn't set in stone, Avengers: Endgame and The Electric State directors Joe and ...
GameSpot - 4d
Salah seals comeback win for Liverpool against Southampton to stretch lead

The view from the top looks beautiful for Liverpool, 16 points clear after another comeback against Southampton. From Arne Slot’s elevated position up in the Anfield directors’ box, however, he ...
The Guardian - Mar. 8
Champions League expert picks, predictions: Real Madrid aim to hold onto one-goal lead vs. Atletico Madrid

Elsewhere, Arsenal and Aston Villa have dominant leads and remain heavy favorites
CBS Sports - 6d
Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts

President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...
The Hill - 4d
Resident Evil Director Teases A "Different" House Of The Dead Movie, Could Start Shooting This Year

Barbarian director Zach Cregger may be helming the next Resident Evil movie , but Paul W.S. Anderson--the man who directed or produced the first six Resident Evil movies --is turning his ...
GameSpot - Mar. 10
White House says pro-Hamas propaganda was handed out at rallies organized by detained Palestinian activist

The State Department and White House pointed to a provision that allows green card holders to be removed from the country if they present “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences ...
NBC News - 6d
Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says

Civil liberties report warns that Italy along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia intentionally undermining rule of law ‘in nearly all aspects’. Italy’s government has profoundly ...
The Guardian - 1d
Ray Dalio warns that mounting U.S. debt problems could lead to ‘shocking developments'

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Wednesday warned that a "very severe" supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could lead to shocking developments.
CNBC - 6d
White House withdraws CDC director nomination

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee announced it has ...
The Hill - 5d
Gucci Taps Demna, Balenciaga’s Creative Director, as New Designer

Demna, who led Balenciaga to great heights, will step into the lead role.
The New York Times - 5d
Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health

This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.
CBS News - 3d
Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again

Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.
NBC News - 6d
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule

The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
CBS News - Mar. 10
What next for the NHS after Wes Streeting’s shake-up?

Abolishing NHS England could lead to an initial downturn in the health service’s performance, say experts
Financial Times - 5d
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank

Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.
BBC News - 5d
VOA journalists put on administrative leave after Trump axes parent agency

Journalists at Voice of America (VOA) were put on administrative leave on Saturday, a day after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating the U.S. Agency for Global Media ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm

More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
The New York Times - 16h
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'

It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.
CNBC - Mar. 11
When could Liverpool seal Premier League title?

Liverpool's march to the Premier League title seems inevitable now after they increase their lead at the top of the table to 15 points. When could they be confirmed as champions?
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9
States sue to block dismantling of Education Department

The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.
ABC News - 5d
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?

The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...
The Guardian - 3h
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.
Wired - Mar. 6
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
BBC News - 6d
How France won the Six Nations – and why they could dominate the next few years

France fought back from a damaging defeat to England to triumph for the first time since 2021
Yahoo Sports - 2d
‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond Earth, leading space scientist says

Exclusive: It is imperative humans expand their understanding of space, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Life must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist says, adding it is yet another ...
The Guardian - 4d
U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could strike a deal that spares Canadian oil and gas from tariffs, but "it's too early to say."
CNBC - Mar. 10
The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say

The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say.
CNBC - 4d
Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss how tariffs could impact Boeing production.
CNBC - 6d
U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says

Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.
CNBC - 5d
Tariffs could make some popular side hustles and small businesses harder to run: 'The expenses have already started,' CEO says

The Trump administration's China tariffs could have an unintended consequence, some CEOs say: a higher barrier to entry for American entrepreneurs.
CNBC - Mar. 10
Sec. of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, 83% of programs gone

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development
ABC News - Mar. 10
First steps to dismantle Education Department begin

The Department of Education is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with plans to dismantle the agency. The bulk of the department's responsibilities include ...
CBS News - 6d
The 'giant mega-shed' that has left neighbours in tears

Residents say the 'megashed' towers over their homes, dominating the skyline and blocking the sun.
BBC News - 1d
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.
CNBC - Mar. 11
How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?

An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."
CBS News - Mar. 11
Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers

In an unsigned letter, Tesla encourages trade representative to reconsider tariffs, saying they could hurt U.S.-based car manufacturers.
CBS News - 4d